CATS

Cat owners are sharing photos of their pets as part of the long-running 'Caturday' tradition, a weekly ritual of posting cat pictures, typically on Saturdays. The lighthearted trend continues to draw engagement across social platforms, with users posting everything from lounging cats to humorous poses, keeping the internet's oldest meme customs alive.

The game Cat and Paste! has begun an open playtest on Steam, free for anyone to join, starting October 16. Players can try the title ahead of release and give feedback. Gaming news outlets are spreading word that participation costs nothing, drawing interest from PC and mobile game fans curious about the new cat-themed game.

An illustration from the classic children's rhyme 'Three Little Kittens' is drawing attention. The picture comes from 'Three Little Kittens, Chicken Little', a children's book by Mara Louise Pratt-Chadwick published around 1905 in Boston, Chicago and New York. The verse quoted shows the mother cat warning her kittens not to spoil their mittens, a rhyme many remember from childhood.

In 1975, a paper appeared in the leading physics journal Physical Review Letters with a cat listed among its authors. Physicist Jack H. Hetherington added his cat, Chester, under the name F.D.C. Willard, after a reviewer noted his sole use of 'we' required co-authors. The story remains a beloved piece of scientific trivia, often recirculated as a charming example of academic eccentricity.

A Bengal Munchkin cat has been playfully 'accused' of a list of minor misdeeds, and online commenters have rallied to declare him innocent. The lighthearted case has struck a chord with animal lovers, who are defending the cat's mischievous behavior as typical feline antics. Posts like this, where pets are jokingly put 'on trial' for everyday naughtiness, continue to be a popular source of amusement across social media.

A cat with striking blue eyes has been photographed in Khiva, the historic walled city in Uzbekistan known for its Islamic architecture and Silk Road heritage. The image is being shared among cat lovers and travel enthusiasts, adding a charming animal moment to travel content about the ancient Central Asian city.

A Bengal Munchkin cat has been jokingly accused of committing a list of household 'crimes', and the internet has rallied to declare him not guilty. The lighthearted story has drawn amused reactions, with readers siding firmly with the mischievous feline and treating the mock charges as further proof of his charm.

Scientists have identified a new species of feline, the first such discovery in more than a century, according to a report picked up widely in French-language media. The finding is drawing attention among animal lovers and science readers in France, where searches and discussion around kittens and cats are amplifying the story.

Arizona tennis player Ostrzygalo led the Wildcats at the ITA Southwest Regionals, according to University of Arizona Athletics. The event brings together collegiate programs from across the Southwest region, and Ostrzygalo's standout performance headlined the team's showing.

Illustrations of cats by renowned Japanese manga artist Taiyō Matsumoto, creator of acclaimed works such as Tekkon Kinkreet, are being shared and praised among manga and art fans. The pieces showcase his distinctive expressive linework applied to feline subjects, drawing appreciative attention from readers familiar with his celebrated career.

The CAT Department at the University of North Alabama is introducing a new academic concentration in Musical Theatre, according to the student newspaper The Flor-Ala. The program will give students a structured path combining acting, music and dance training within the department's existing offerings. Details on enrollment and launch timing have not been widely reported yet.

The puzzle game 'Cat and Paste!' has started its open playtest on Steam, free for anyone to join from October 16. The title, built around cats, is being shared widely among Japanese gaming and gadget audiences, with players invited to try it at no cost ahead of release.

An illustrator is showing off a series of 'Zen Cat' drawings, in which a calm cartoon cat offers small bits of mindfulness advice such as finding your zen, smelling the flowers and watching birds. The artist says they love the series and is gauging interest in a monthly mail subscription for people who want to receive similar illustrations regularly.